Burgundy Farm Country Day School Extended Day Educator

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Auxiliary Services, the Extended Day Educators (EDE) create a welcoming and supportive after-school environment for Burgundy Farm Country Day School students so that they may enjoy their afternoons and continue school-day success. The EDE will help develop, implement, and supervise age-appropriate educational and recreational activities that support our students physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Salary: Competitive Hourly Wage

Schedule: Part-time, Monday through Friday, 2-6 p.m.

*Some programs may require longer days, later nights, and weekend work

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work as a productive member of a team of educators;
• Help create and provide a positive, nurturing, supportive, and caring environment for all Burgundy Farm Country Day School students so that they may succeed and achieve;
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as set forth by the Director of Auxiliary Services and the Burgundy administration;
• Exert a positive influence and model appropriate behavior for all students;
• Actively plan, prepare, implement and supervise all activities;
• Create educational and recreational lesson plans to be presented to Extended Day students;
• Lead organized activities for students to develop and strengthen their academic, physical, and social skills;
• Monitor and supervise all students enrolled in the before and after school program during all aspects of the day to create a safe, secure, and positive environment;
• Implement appropriate and effective classroom management techniques in accordance with the practices of Burgundy Farm Country Day School;
• Participate in the cleaning and maintaining of all facilities and equipment, including daily opening and closing duties;
• Constantly inspect the school site and equipment for potential safety hazards or concerns, reporting all issues to the Extended Day Lead Educator and following through with appropriate corrective action;
• Interact professionally and appropriately with all students, parents, faculty, and staff, maintaining a high level of communication with all members of the Burgundy community;
• Participate in weekly Extended Day staff meetings, faculty and staff meetings (when possible), and ongoing professional development opportunities;
• Comply with Burgundy Farm Country Day school policies and procedures and at all times represent the Extended Day program and the school in a positive and professional manner;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Extended Day Lead Educator and the Director of Auxiliary Services.
• Follow and help enforce all Burgundy Farm Country Day School COVID-19 mitigation strategies and policies at all times while on campus and follow the Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp Social Contract while both on and off-campus.

Additional programs that fall under the EDE position:

• Providing childcare for school events that take place after hours
• Providing childcare for days that classes are not in session, such as teacher in-service days and Parent/Teacher conferences
• Participating in break camps such as Spring Break Camp and Gap Camp (full day schedule)

The qualified candidate will have:

• A high school diploma or GED (not required, high school students 16 years or older will be considered)
• Meaningful experience working with children, a strong commitment to education, and betterment of young students
• Strong communication, organization, and team-building skills
• Desire to learn and grow as an educator
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification

How to Apply: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Hugh Squire, Director of Auxiliary Services/Summer Camp Director at hughs@burgundyfarm.org